Dr. Abdul-Rashed Hassan Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment
The Government has increased the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) by 10 percent, which translates into a new NDMW of GH¢19.97, effective March 1, 2025.
This was reached in a communique issued by the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) on the 2025 NDMW, copied by the Ghana News Agency.
The document was signed by Dr. Abdul-Rashed Hassan Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment for Government; Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee, President Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) for Employers and Mr Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General, Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) for Organised Labour.
It said in line with Section 113 (1) (a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), the NTC concluded negotiations on the determination of the 2025 NDMW at Its meeting held on Thursday, 20 February 2025 in Accra.
The communique noted that in determining the 2025 NDMW, the NTC considered the current economic challenges, cost of living, sustainability of businesses and desirability of attaining a higher level of employment.
It said the NTC concluded an increase in the NDMW by 10 percent over the 2024 NDMW, which translates into a new NDMW of GH¢19.97.
It noted that the effective date for the 2025 NDMW implementation shall be 1st March 2025.
The communique said all establishments, institutions or organisations whose daily minimum wages are below the new rate should adjust accordingly effective 1st March 2025.
It said any establishment, institution or organisation that flouts the 2025 NDMW shall be sanctioned in accordance with the law.
It said the NTC recommends that the 2025 NDMW should be tax-exempt.
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